Investment & Strategy

News and analysis relating to sports investment and the strategy employed by sports teams globally, including financial results.

Anouk Mertens lands COO role at Eleven Sports

Eleven Sports has strengthened its senior team, with appointment of Anouk Mertens as its new Chief Operating Officer.Mertens has a history at the company, previously serving as...

Chelsea facing transfer ban over rule breaches

World football’s governing body, Fifa is investigating alleged violations in rules when it comes to signing players under the age of 18.According to...

The leaks that rocked football

The leaks of German magazine Der Spiegel sent shock waves through world football, unearthing information that could thrust the financial integrity of football clubs...

Pinkerton unveiled as official anti-cheating partner for London’s World Chess Championship

World Chess has announced a partnership with global risk management specialist Pinkerton, to be the Official Anti-Cheating Partner to the FIDE World Chess Championships...

Richard Brankley lands key SIS greyhound role

SIS (Sports Information Services) has named Ladbrokes’ ex-head of stadia Richard Brankley as its new head of greyhound operations.Brankley held numerous positions during his...

Liverpool striker charged over betting breaches

Liverpool and England striker Daniel Sturridge has been charged by the FA with misconduct for alleged violation of its betting rules in January this...

Exeter City pledges support for Responsible Gambling Week

Promotion chasing Exeter City have been confirmed as the latest EFL side to pledge support for Responsible Gambling Week.A whole host of football clubs...

West Ham unveils club’s first official legal partner

English Premier League side, West Ham United has announced Paul Robinson Solicitors as the club’s first official legal partner.Issuing the news, the London club...

FA could look to gambling levy after collapse of Wembley sale

After Fulham owner Shahid Khan retracted his £600m offer to buy Wembley Stadium, FA Chief Executive Martin Glenn has revealed the FA could seek to implement a levy on betting...

Sportradar outlines importance of data and technology in Tennis’ integrity fight

Sportradar has published its official response to last April’s ‘Independent Review of Integrity in Tennis’ commissioned by the ‘Tennis Integrity Unit’ (TIU) representing pro...